toileting

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Epidemiology

  • 5 million older adults in the U.S. need adapted toileting & bathing equipment, but don't have it[1]

Management

  • using adapted toileting & bathing equipment, such as raised toilet seats, shower seats, & grab bars, prevents injuries & falls in the elderly[1]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lam K, Shi Y, Boscardin K, Covinsky KE. Unmet need for equipment to help with bathing and toileting among older US adults. JAMA Intern Med 2021 Mar 22; [e-pub] PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33749707 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2777849
    McGarry BE, Falvey JR. Addressing unmet adaptive equipment needs through primary care. JAMA Intern Med 2021 Mar 22; [e-pub]. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33749738 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2777843